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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 244.37 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 244.37 and 130.88 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 244.37 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/244.37 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 244.37 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 31,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,981.27/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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